Communitē Table is Community

In the heart of the Laurel lies a culinary gem that embodies the essence of community, comfort, and culinary excellence: Communitē Table restaurant at 4171 MacArthur Blvd. Owned and operated by Michele LeProhn, this establishment has been a place of warmth and hospitality for almost a decade, serving up healthy homestyle cooking with a side of heartfelt camaraderie.

Michele's restaurant journey began making frozen soups out of the Food Mill in 2013. She then started a monthly pop up hosted by Café 3016. In 2014, she took the next step and opened Communitē Table. Drawing upon her East Bay roots and over 30 years of residency in the Laurel, Michele saw an opportunity to bring affordable, California-inspired cuisine to a community she deeply cherished. She wanted to ensure that everyone, regardless of their budget, could enjoy a meal at Communitē Table.

Open throughout the week from 12-7 p.m., Communitē Table offers a welcoming environment where friends and families can gather and enjoy wholesome meals together. Michele's commitment to accessibility is reflected in her menu, which features everything from hearty classics like chicken pot pie to vegan options like kale salad and vegan chili over brown rice. Gluten-free options are available. Customers can also order Martin's Farm to Table CSA boxes ensuring that fresh, locally sourced ingredients are always within reach.

The challenges of the past few years have highlighted the fragility of small, independent restaurants like Communitē Table. While takeout orders have been a lifeline to small business, they cannot sustain a neighborhood restaurant in Oakland. We as a neighborhood will decide what businesses remain in the Laurel; the support of the community is more important than ever. Whether it's enjoying a meal at Communitē Table, ordering a Community Supported Agriculture box, or simply spreading the word, every action contributes to the resilience and vitality of the Laurel’s small businesses.

So next time you find yourself on MacArthur Boulevard, I invite you to step into Communitē Table. Experience the warmth of a home-cooked meal, the joy of community connection, and the satisfaction of knowing that you're supporting a local treasure.